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Melbourne Guided Sports Walk with Official MCG Tour

Melbourne

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Overview

Discover Melbourne's sporting passion on a guided walk, featuring a behind-the-scenes Melbourne Cricket Ground tour and visits to multiple iconic sports venues.

Highlights

  • Dive into Melbourne’s sporting history during this guided 8-km walk, featuring must-see venues like Melbourne Cricket Ground and AAMI Stadium.
  • Gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the legendary Melbourne Cricket Ground, where you'll explore change rooms, media areas and even tread the ground itself.
  • Experience the unique sporting atmosphere at Melbourne Park, home of the Australian Open, and the glowing AAMI Stadium, the host to diverse sports.
  • Not just a walk, this tour offers an insight into local rivalries at the training grounds of Aussie Rules' giants Richmond and Collingwood Football Clubs.
  • Fun fact: The first ever One Day Internation (ODI) cricket match took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 1971.

Inclusions

  • 3-hour guided walking tour of Melbourne and Melbourne Cricket Ground
  • English-speaking guide
  • Small group of up to 12 people
  • Entry to Melbourne Cricket Ground
  • MCC Long Room
  • MCC Library
  • MCG Tapestry
  • Player change rooms
  • Cricketers’ viewing room
  • Ron Casey Media Centre
  • Portrait of Sir Donald Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar
  • A walk along the boundary line
  • Cricket Victoria Bill Lawry Centre
  • Ponsford Stand
  • City Terrace with views of Melbourne’s skyline

Exclusions

  • Entry into venues other than Melbourne Cricket Ground

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your experience

A walk through Melbourne’s sporting legacy

Immerse yourself in the rich sporting culture of Melbourne with this captivating walking tour. Starting at the corner of Flinders St and Russell St, your journey begins with a picturesque view of the Yarra River, setting the tone for an adventurous day ahead. Discover Melbourne's sporting passion, alongside a seasoned guide whose knowledge and anecdotes will be the backbone of the tour. As you tread the path that welcomed athletes for the 2006 Commonwealth Games, your first stop will be the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. This isn't just a cricket stadium; it's a world-class arena that has hosted both a Cricket World Cup Final and the 1956 Olympics. Enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the change rooms, media areas, and even the ground itself.

A kaleidoscope of Melbourne's sporting venues

Continuing the journey, you will uncover a series of major sporting venues. Marvel at Melbourne Park, the world's largest tennis venue and home of the Australian Open - one of the four Grand Slams of tennis. Discover AAMI Stadium, known for its bubble-like glowing exterior and hosting multiple sporting events including rugby and soccer. The stadium also serves as the headquarters of the Melbourne Storm and Melbourne Rebels rugby teams, as well as the Melbourne Victory soccer team. Feel the intense rivalry at the training grounds of local Aussie Rules giants, Richmond Football Club and Collingwood Football Club. As the tour culminates along the Yarra River, you'll be left with a newfound appreciation for Melbourne's sports culture.

Itinerary

  • Meet your guide at Federation Square

  • 75-minute guided tour of Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

  • Pass by Punt Road Oval, home of the Richmond Tigers

  • Pass by Gosch's Paddock, training ground for Melbourne Storm, Melbourne Rebels, Melbourne Victory & Melbourne Demons

  • Pass by AAMI Park, Melbourne's home of rectangular sports

  • Pass by Melbourne and Olympic Parks, home of the Australian Open and other sports

  • Pass by Yarra River

  • Return to Federation Square

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